…says Nigeria has crossed rubicon
The country has crossed the rubicon and the pains are gradually easing, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris said on Thursday.
Idris said the current reduction of prices of food and stability in exchange are proof that the reforms under the President Bola Tinubu are yielding positive results.
The minister spoke during the Ministerial Press Briefing which had the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa and Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo given scorecards of their stewardship.
Also in attendance include: Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser Information and Strategy to the president; Mr. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Public Communication and Orientation..
Idris assured Nigerians that President Tinubu is steering the affairs of Nigeria with the utmost fear of God and a deep conviction that history will judge his administration favourably.
The minister pointed out that a nation thrives when its leaders govern with a sense of divine responsibility.
He also noted that from history meaningful reforms are never easy, as they require sacrifice, resilience, and a commitment to long-term progress.
Idris therefore, appealed to religious leaders to use the sacred period of Ramadan and Lent to offer prayers for the peace, security, and progress of the country.
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He said: “Let me say that we have crossed the Rubicon, and the pains are gradually easing as the positive impact of these reforms begins to manifest. Already, we are witnessing a marked reduction in food prices, stability in exchange rates, and a gradual decline in the cost of petroleum products, which are clear indicators that the reforms are yielding positive results.
“Let me say that we have crossed the Rubicon, and the pains are gradually easing as the positive impact of these reforms begins to manifest. Already, we are witnessing a marked reduction in food prices, stability in exchange rates, and a gradual decline in the cost of petroleum products, which are clear indicators that the reforms are yielding positive results.
“Our country stands at a critical juncture as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu implements bold and transformative reforms to lay the foundation for a new Nigeria. Across the world, history has shown that meaningful reforms are never easy; they demand sacrifice, resilience, and a commitment to long-term progress. The initial pains that often accompany these changes are the necessary price for a more stable and prosperous future.
“I want to sincerely appreciate Nigerians for their patience, perseverance, and unwavering belief in the President’s vision,” he said.
“I want to urge our Muslim and Christian leaders, particularly during this period of fasting and reflection, to continue to pray for Nigeria’s success. With unity, faith, and collective effort, we will emerge stronger, more resilient, and positioned for lasting prosperity,” he said.